University of Michigan · 1 day ago
RESP THER TECH (TEMP)
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe University of Michigan is dedicated to improving health through education, patient care, and research. They are seeking a Respiratory Technician who will assess patient care needs and perform basic respiratory care techniques as part of the healthcare inpatient team.
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Responsibilities
If assigned patient care duties, Respiratory Therapy Technicians must complete training and demonstrate proficiency in all competencies, age-specific or otherwise, that are required of practitioners who are delivering patient services
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
If assigned patient care duties, Respiratory Therapy Technicians perform basic respiratory care techniques such as:
Sputum inductions
Medication Administration
Aerosol and oxygen therapy
Analysis of blood gases and electrolytes from arterial/venous samples
Calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of blood gas analyzers
EKG diagnostic testing
Equipment rounds and compressed gas cylinder management
Basic ventilatory parameters
Patient education
Assists in performing intra-tracheal aspiration
Stocks and maintains designated areas with appropriate respiratory care equipment
Re-processing of moveable equipment/devices
High Level Disinfection (HLD) of bronchoscopes, airway devices and other medical devices
Set-up and testing of equipment such as ventilators, BiPAP, nitric oxide delivery machines and other medical devices
Is responsible for learning new technical devices and clinical procedures when applicable
Communicates pertinent observations of patient status to oncoming shift and/or shift supervisor when assigned patient care duties
Attends shift and general staff meetings
Follows procedures for accurate and complete entries on medical-legal documents and the patient?s electronic medical record
Adheres to CLIA/CAP, department and Michigan Medicine policies and procedures
Provides equipment support, checks and preventive maintenance
Performs other job related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimally a high school diploma and some college level training (ie, Respiratory Therapy Program student), or other health related college degree
Experience in providing patient care services in a hospital or similar healthcare setting
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Preferred
College degree in healthcare related field is preferred
Active membership in the AARC and MSRC is preferred
Knowledge of basic respiratory therapy techniques is preferred
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Founded in 1817
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$359.75MKey Investors
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